Dallas Baptist University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Dallas Baptist University Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity38
Retention42
Graduation14
Earnings46
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Dallas Baptist University
59%
Bachelor’s
20%
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education7%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences3%
Theology and Religious Vocations12%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Dallas Baptist University
88%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
605
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Dallas Baptist University
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Dallas Baptist University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$224
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 49% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Dallas Baptist University
77%
Retention Rate
34%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 42% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 83% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 22% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 46% | 50% |
| Other race | 29% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Dallas Baptist University
90%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Dallas Baptist University
2,931
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
1,752
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Dallas Baptist University, TX
Mountain View College
3 miles, NE
Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas
3 miles, W
Mid Cities Barber College
3 miles, W
Fortis College-Grand Prairie
5 miles, NW